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Using Concepts of Photovoice to Engage in Discussions Related to Burnout and Wellbeing

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  • Gretchen Macy

    (Center for Environmental and Workplace Health, Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA)

  • Whitney Harper

    (Department of Social Work, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA)

  • April Murphy

    (Department of Social Work, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
    Lifeskills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA)

  • Kim Link

    (Institute for Rural Health, School of Nursing and Allied Health, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA)

  • Austin Griffiths

    (Department of Social Work, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
    Institute for Rural Health, School of Nursing and Allied Health, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA)

  • Shwe Win

    (Center for Environmental and Workplace Health, Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA)

  • Ashley East

    (Center for Environmental and Workplace Health, Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify essential skills and abilities for mitigating job-related stressors and preventing burnout while also establishing connections between students and community health workers to provide students with a deeper comprehension of the challenges inherent to their future professions. Ten community health workers were interviewed and asked to present photographs that explored sources of burnout and promotions of well-being. The photographs along with quotes were displayed in a gallery style exhibit for students to view and talk with the community health workers and complete a survey. Using thematic analysis, the interviews resulted in four common factors that contribute to burnout: (1) workload demands, (2) unrealistic exceptions, (3) amount of time dedicated to care, and (4) lack of work–life balance. The themes that emerged from student responses were (1) learning self-care practices, (2) gaining insight into the need for self-care, (3) a sense of connection, and (4) exposure to different healthcare careers. This study demonstrates the importance of connecting students with community health workers. It increases understanding of the demands of their future professions as well as resources and engagement opportunities available to them as a part of their respective professional community.

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  • Gretchen Macy & Whitney Harper & April Murphy & Kim Link & Austin Griffiths & Shwe Win & Ashley East, 2024. "Using Concepts of Photovoice to Engage in Discussions Related to Burnout and Wellbeing," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(2), pages 1-11, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:192-:d:1335390
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